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Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

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New Pharmacy Coming to Osceola

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — A new pharmacy is coming to Polk County. Central City-based Trav’s U-Save Pharmacy is expanding to Osceola. Owner Travis Kuchar said the pharmacy could open as soon as May. “If everything goes well, ideally it would be May or June,” he said. “I think I am ahead of schedule.
Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Area Students Can Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — Wednesday, February 22nd was the annual Polk County Spelling Bee held at the Osceola High School new gym. The morning competition was for fifth and sixth graders, and afternoon for seventh and eighth graders.
Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

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Annie Jeffrey Annual Spring Health Fair Slated for March 7

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center is always taking precautionary steps to protect our patients, community members and staff from the exposure and spread of any illness including COVID-19.
Landon Ziems

Landon Ziems

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Ziems Wins First for his American Flag

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Landon Ziems won first place in the Education department at the Nebraska State Fair for his 3-D Art project: American Flag He earned: • $100 • Ribbon • His flag will be on display at the Nebraska State Fair this fall 2023, too.
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Photo provided

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Rising City FFA Celebrates FFA Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Shelby-Rising City FFA hosted a petting zoo for FFA week. Here are the members from their jacket ceremony. Front Row (L-R) Ashlyn Long, Eli Svoboda, Garrett Ruth, Austyn Sorensen, and Kaleigh Ruth.

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Sign-up for Preschool in Shelby in March

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Shelby-Rising City preschool registration begins March 1. Requirements include: Official state certified birth certificate, immunization records, be 3-years-old by Aug. 1 for the morning class and be 4-years-old by Aug. 1 for the afternoon class.

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Shelby-Rising City Takes 3rd at McCool Junction

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
McCOOL JUNCTION — Shelby-Rising City competed at McCool Junction on Saturday and took home third place in the team sweepstakes. Individual results include: Jorge Chavez, Gavin Ohnemus, Jaimee Paddock, Aiden Zimmerman and Kreyten Zimmerman, OID - Runner-up.
Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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Students Visit the Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Members of the third, fourth and fifth grades sang Valentine Songs and shared poems with the Senior Center last week on Valentine's Day! Their singing voices were amazing and the poems were delightful.
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Celebrating World Marriage Day in Shelby

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Twelve couples celebrated World Marriage Day on February 12 at Sacred Heart Church in Shelby, with Father Andrew Litt officiating. Honored couples were Don & Bonnie Augustin & Roger & Sandy Gabel, who will be celebrating 50 years of marriage this year.
The Shelby-Rising City Speech Team competed at Fullerton. The varsity team was meet runnerup and the Novice team came in 4th place. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

The Shelby-Rising City Speech Team competed at Fullerton. The varsity team was meet runnerup and the Novice team came in 4th place. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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Speech Team Competes at Fullerton Meet

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Shelby-Rising City Speech team competed at Fullerton. Varsity team was meet runner-up and the novice team came in 4th place!